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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 537.49 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 537.49 and 204.48 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 537.49 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/537.49 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 537.49 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 109,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,905.96/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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